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Title 12. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Chapter 2. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

16 sections · 12-2-1 to 12-2-24

Article 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

  1. 12-2-1Department created; commissioner of natural resources; affirmation of board decision by operation of law; appellate review.
  2. 12-2-2Environmental Protection Division; appeal procedures generally; permit applications; inspections.
  3. 12-2-3Departmental purposes.
  4. 12-2-4Powers and duties of department.
  5. 12-2-5Essential services for inhabitants of coastal islands authorized.
  6. 12-2-6Authority to arrange for and accept federal aid and cooperation; volunteer services; cooperation with other government entities and civic organizations; creation of nonprofit corporation.
  7. 12-2-7Duty to advise Governor on environmental matters.
  8. 12-2-8Promulgation of minimum standards and procedures for protection of natural resources, environment, and vital areas of state; stream and reservoir buffers.
  9. 12-2-9Accreditation of commercial analytical laboratories submitting regulatory data.
  10. 12-2-10Qualifications to practice public soil science.
  11. 12-2-11Control of aviation; power of department.

Article 2. BOARD OF NATURAL RESOURCES

  1. 12-2-20Short title.
  2. 12-2-21Composition of Board of Natural Resources; appointment and confirmation of members; terms of members; vacancies.
  3. 12-2-22Oath of office; bond.
  4. 12-2-23Officers; meetings; quorum; compensation of members; reimbursement of members for expenses.
  5. 12-2-24Powers and duties of Board of Natural Resources; rules and regulations; fee refunds; policies.